**+Tamara's+Current+Events**


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 * Tamara's Current Events**

**The 'genocide' in Darfur isn't what it seems ** August 29, 2009 While a civil war is raging on in Darfur, citizens try to give the people help that they deserve, not knowing that they could actually be hindering their development. In 2004 many organizations wanted to help Darfur’s people, while trying to help they embellished the causalities of civilians, they included people who died from malnourishment or other disease which made the war seem more devastating than what it truly is. The US government has already given 1.01 billion dollars to aid Darfur to help with humanitarian need and peace keeping aid. Most of the deaths occurring today is due to malnourishment and other diseases, lawlessness, and fights between rebel groups. While American aid groups are trying to help, they use the terms such as, “Darfur war” and “ongoing genocide” gives the American public a feeling that nothing has ever changed through the years. When in reality things have changed, because they have not met the 1,000 deaths a year, which would qualify it as a civil war. Efforts should be placed on helping the 2 million displaced refugees.

After reading this article I feel confused because it goes against everything that I have learned through the past. I was under the impression that everyone who died was killed by the hands of young boys with guns. Now I realize that many are dying from poor health and poor living conditions. I still feel we should be trying to help the people there but now I believe we should stop the rebels, help the refugees and help the government to be able to stand up and rebuilt its country.

I agree Tamara. I was thinking Darfur was a war ridden country, with houses that were bombed and streets with holes from mortars. I never knew the devestation that Darfur was facing was from Malnutrition and Diesase. It dosen't seem like much of a Genocide at all, but what do i know... i'm Gerardo.

I agree with you, Tamara. I also think that we should help the people but also try to stop the rebels. Linda S.

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